Convert hectometer to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to hectometer.
1 hm = 10 dam. To convert hectometer to dekameter, multiply the value by 10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 0.1 hm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hm = 10 dam
- 1 dam = 0.1 hm
- 10 hm = 100 dam
- 100 hm = 1000 dam
How to Convert Hectometer to Dekameter
1 hm = 10 dam
Example: convert 15 hm to dam:
15 hm = 15 × 10 dam = 150 dam
Hectometer to Dekameter Conversion Table
| hectometer | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 10 dam |
| 2 hm | 20 dam |
| 3 hm | 30 dam |
| 5 hm | 50 dam |
| 10 hm | 100 dam |
| 20 hm | 200 dam |
| 50 hm | 500 dam |
| 100 hm | 1000 dam |
| 500 hm | 5000 dam |
| 1000 hm | 10000 dam |
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectometer in dekameter?
1 hectometer (hm) = 10 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert hectometer to dekameter?
Multiply the hectometer value by 10. For example, 25 hm × 10 = 250 dam.
What is 10 hectometer in dekameter?
10 hm = 100 dam.
Which unit is larger, the hectometer or the dekameter?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 hm = 10 dam.